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This archive brings together practical, experience-led articles from The Backyard Farmer, covering gardening, DIY, indoor growing, foraging, reviews, and sustainable living. Each post is written with real-world use in mind — focusing on working with nature, building practical skills, and making sustainable choices more accessible.

indoor herb gardening

Indoor Herb Gardening: A Complete Guide for 2026

Why Choose Indoor Herb Gardening? Have you ever dreamt of plucking fresh basil straight from your kitchen windowsill, even in the dead of winter? Indoor herb gardening is your answer! It offers a unique blend of convenience, freshness, and year-round gardening opportunities that are perfect

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How to use a cordless lawn mower

How to use a cordless lawn mower

Are cordless lawnmowers any good? In short, cordless lawnmowers can be as good as, if not better than, petrol or electric models. As a Gardener in my day-to-day life, I need a lawn mower that is reliable, light, and cheap to run, and my Worx

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How to Use a Garden Incinerator Safely and Effectively

Introduction: How to Use a Garden Incinerator Why Use a Garden Incinerator? Managing garden waste can be challenging, especially with materials that don’t belong in a compost bin. A garden incinerator offers: What You’ll Learn in This GuideThis step-by-step guide will cover: If you’re looking

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The best orientation for solar panels 

The best orientation for solar panels 

Solar panels use photovoltaic technology that converts sunlight into electricity. A solar panel needs as much direct sunlight as possible to do this at an optimum level. Depending on where you are in the world will determine the best orientation for your solar panels. Figuring

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How to get rid of groud elder

How to get rid of Ground Elder

Introduction: How to Get Rid of Ground Elder How to get rid of ground elder is a challenge many gardeners face. Originally introduced to the UK by the Romans as a food source, it has since become a relentless invader in many gardens. Thanks to

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pruning hydrangeas

Pruning Hydrangeas

In this article, we will look into hydrangea plant care and pruning. You can find Hydrangeas in the UK in many gardens, and it is easy to see why. The hydrangea plant produces huge and beautiful flowers throughout most of the year. British gardens will

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can you cut long wet grass

Can you cut long wet grass?

There is lots of talk around whether you cut wet grass and the simple answer is yes – However, there are some do’s and don’ts when it comes to cutting grass when wet. We will go through them in this article, by the end you

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